Something Short of Paradise
Something Short of Paradise

Something Short of Paradise

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1979
1h 27m
2.3(3 votes)
Drama
Comedy
Romance

Overview

A young couple in New York are having problems with their relationship.

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Production Companies

American International Pictures

Cast & Crew

36 members
Acting

Susan Sarandon

Madeline Ross

Susan Sarandon
Directing

David Steinberg

Harris Sloane

David Steinberg
Acting

Jean-Pierre Aumont

Jean-Fidel Mileau

Jean-Pierre Aumont
Acting

Marilyn Sokol

Ruthie Miller

Marilyn Sokol
Acting

Joe Grifasi

Barney Collins

Joe Grifasi
Acting

Robert Hitt

Edgar Kent

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Acting

David Rasche

David Ritchie

David Rasche
Acting

Bob Kaliban

George Pendleton

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Acting

Ted Pugh

Frank Barnett

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Ann Robey

Gail Barnett

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William Francis

Hotel Manager

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Adrienne Jalbert

Fru-Fru

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Directing

Terrence O'Hara

Donny Conrad

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Fred Nassif

Desk Clerk

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Sonya Jennings

Beth

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Ellen March

Lisa

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Loretta Tupper

Alice Quine

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Martha Sherrill

Mrs. Peel

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Joan Pape

First Reporter

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Elizabeth Abassi

Elderly Lady at Airport

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F.J. O'Neil

Second Reporter

F.J. O'Neil
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Robert Miller

Third Reporter

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Robert L. Horen

Fourth Reporter

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Lawrence Lust

Photographer

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Bernie Passeltiner

Elevator Operator

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Eugene Blau

Cabbie

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Paul Eichel

Max

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James York

Swinger

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Michael Templon

Jogger

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Raynor Scheine

Professor

Raynor Scheine
Acting

Oliver Steindecker

Bearded Man

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Steve Zettler

Man at Party

Steve Zettler
Acting

Debbie Staples

1st Woman at Party

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Marva Willis

2nd Woman at Party

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Raymond Jeri

2nd Man at Party

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Charles Johnston

Other Man

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